Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy
Dairy-Free; Gluten-Free Optional
This is flavorful, immune-boosting soup is a must-have during flu season. Nutritious, comforting, and super customizable. To maximize the key immune-supporting compound in garlic (allicin), let garlic sit for at least 10 mins after chopping before adding it to heat.
Pro-Tips
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Customize to your liking by adding chili crunch, kimchi or different types of veggies.
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Add some protein with shredded chicken, shrimp, pork or tofu
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Sub the rice noodles with your favorite noodle or grain... Or skip it all together. It's your soup!
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Serve with avocado slices on top for extra flavor, fiber and healthy fat.
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Makes approximately 2 servings

Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 shallots, diced
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1 bunch green onions, chopped, green and white divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoon ginger, fresh, minced
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5 1/2 cups chicken bone broth, or vegetable broth
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2 whole star anise
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2 tablespoon soy sauce, or Tamari for a Gluten Free option
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10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
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6 oz rice noodles
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1 1/2 heads bok choy, roughly chopped
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Sesame seeds, for topping
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Red pepper flakes, for topping (optional)
Instructions
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Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat.
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Add the diced shallots and mix well. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until the shallots turn translucent and start to soften. Stir often.
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Chop the end off of each green onion - dividing the white part from the green part. Chop and set aside the green part for topping. Meanwhile, finely chop the white part of each green onion.
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Add the white part of the green onions, minced garlic, and ginger to the shallots and mix. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes or until garlic and ginger is fragrant.
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Carefully pour the chicken bone broth into the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the star anise and soy sauce. Cover and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
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Remove lid from the pot and carefully remove and discard each star anise from the soup.
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Add the sliced mushrooms, uncooked noodles, and bok choy to the pot and simmer for 5-8 minutes, or until noodles and bok choy are tender. Season to taste.
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Divide soup between bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, the green parts of green onions and red pepper flakes (if desired).
